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More than 150 Marched Against Elder Abuse in Brockton & Plymouth

March Against Elder Abuse along Plymouth waterfront on June 20th

In an effort to raise awareness of elder abuse, Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Plymouth County, held “March Against Elder Abuse” events in Brockton and Plymouth.

June 15th was World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), launched by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations. In recognition of the day, more than 150 community supporters, including civic leaders and health workers, joined OCES and the Brockton Council on Aging (COA) and Plymouth Center for Active Living in March Against Elder Abuse events.

Brockton March

OCES, the Brockton COA and participants walked in the March Against Elder Abuse along Main Street on June 13, 2019. The March began at the Brockton COA and looped around the COA and back. This March was in honor of Pat Foley, a longtime employee of OCES, volunteer and advocate who passed away this past December. After the march, participants gathered at the Brockton COA for a luncheon. Guest speakers Teresa Kourtz, Director of Protective Services at OCES, and Janice Fitzgerald, Director of Brockton COA presented the “Pat Foley Advocacy Award” to Pat’s Foley’s family which was accepted by Bob Foley. Tobias T. Cowans, representing Brockton Mayor Bill Carpenter, gave the proclamation for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Sheriff McDonald spoke on behalf of the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department to bring attention to the local concerns regarding elder abuse and to express his gratitude to all who play a role in protecting our elders. Community activists Senator Michael Brady, Representative Gerry Cassidy, and Representative Michelle DuBois, who have supported efforts around this issue, were recognized.

Sponsors of the Brockton March included Baypointe, HarborOne, Harbor Health Elder Service Plan, Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department, Plymouth County District Attorney, Westside Pizza and the Brockton Council on Aging.

Plymouth March

OCES, the Center for Active Living and participants walked in the March Against Elder Abuse along the Plymouth waterfront on June 20, 2019. Participants were transported to Pilgrim Memorial State Park to walk, then transported back to the Center for Active Living for a lunch and a special ceremony. Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz spoke at the ceremony about elder abuse. Community activists Plymouth Police Chief Michael Botieri and DA Timothy Cruz who have supported efforts around this issue were recognized.

Sponsors of the Plymouth March included Baypointe, HarborOne, Harbor Health Elder Service Plan, Friends of the Plymouth Council on Aging, A&A Metro Transportation, NaviCare, Bills Pizza, Gatra, Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department, Plymouth County District Attorney and the Plymouth Center for Active Living.

“World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is an opportunity to increase awareness about abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults,” said Teresa Kourtz, Director of Protective Services at OCES. “Let’s all work together to make a difference.”

Recognizing Elder Abuse

The Executive Office of Elder Affairs received 34,216 reports state-wide in fiscal year 2018. Elder abuse includes financial exploitation, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse or neglect. Common risk factors are social isolation, poor physical health and dementia.

OCES Protective Services Program staff works with older adults or their designees to prevent, eliminate or remedy situations involving emotional, physical or sexual abuse, neglect by a caregiver, financial exploitation and/or self–neglect. When there is a report made to the Elder Abuse Hotline (1-800-922-2275), and the elder resides in our catchment area, OCES will receive the report and determine if further investigation is necessary by a Protective Services Worker.

If you need help or information, call OCES Protective Services at 508-584-1561. 

To learn more about WEAAD, visit https://eldermistreatment.usc.edu/weaad-home/

About OCES

Founded in 1974, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton with a second office in Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 26 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of elders and people with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency offers a number of programs to serve seniors, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org.

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Can we stay out late, kick our shoes off and take the summer off?

Often times the client asking the question has a summer home on Nantucket or the Jersey Shore or Bar Harbor. Their mindset is that EVERYONE takes the summer off.

We often respond with our own questions.

Do you want to keep your light on? Do you want the phone to ring? Do you want traffic to your website? Do you want to make bank deposits?

A bit brash, but reasonable follow up questions.

Yes, audiences for all media channels decreases in the summer. Thank God people are actually taking some time to embrace the warmth. Yes, people are going to the beach, getting on a boat, hopping on a bike, pitching a tent, taking a hike.

People are spending less time culling the news, kibitzing on social media and obsessing with podcasts.

BUT enough of them are paying attention and are continuing BUYING patterns.

No, of course, we don’t recommend that you rollout a new service or product in the summer. Unless you want a soft trial.

Research from the Journal of Consumer Psychology has shown that warm temperatures strengthen the concept of social closeness, activate feelings of emotional warmth, and increase product valuation—meaning your customers are more likely to buy from you during the summer months if you engage them with the right message.

Although, summer is rarely the peak season for most (unless you are in the hospitality world and in a tourist community), marketing should and must continue.

Let us know if you’d like to visit lovely Plymouth for a lobstahhh roll or a quick audit of your PR/Marketing plans.

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Emerson Bearing Boston Offers Secondary Sealing System for Type E Units

Emerson Bearing Boston, a bearing company catering to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) markets around the world, now offers a secondary sealing system for Type E Housed Units which better withstands harsh environments, protects against contamination and moisture, and provides improved life.

Machine tool applications require bearings that are designed for rigid, high speed, high precision machine tool spindles. Type E Units provide a combination of high radial and thrust loads. For extra protection and to increase uptime in severely contaminated and wet environments, Emerson Bearing has expanded their line to include the multi-point sealing system – the TIMKEN® Type E Tapered Roller Bearing Housed Unit Secondary Sealing System. 

The system has a rugged cover that protects against contamination (particularly in industries where particulates are an issue) and upgraded abrasion-resistant, triple-barrier internal seal for harsh and/or dirty applications. Type E Secondary Sealing Systems are available in the full range of units from 13/16” to 5” and 35 mm to 100 mm. 

“The Type E Mounted Unit is widely used in heavy duty applications and the add-on of a secondary seal has broadened the range of applications where customers can get improved life,” explained Steve Katz, president. “At Emerson Bearing, Type E units are among our top sellers for their cost-effective, efficient design.”

Type E Pillow Blocks and More

At Emerson Bearing, we offer various types of mounting units well-suited to a range of heavy-duty applications. Pillow block mounted units are ideal for smaller loads and less rigorous applications. Flange block mounted units are held in place by two or four bolts, and it is the four-bolt design that can take larger loads and is typically employed for heavy-duty applications. Hanger blocks are almost always used for conveyor belts, and are made of well-lubricated split roller bearings that are housed together and can be hung from a conveyor.

Machine Tool Division

Bob Piracini, Senior Marketing Specialist leads Emerson Bearing’s Machine Tool division. Emerson Bearing’s knowledgeable Machine Tool team assists clients in determining which bearing technologies would be most suitable by taking into consideration the specifications, recommendations, maintenance strategies, fatigue life and wear resistance of the bearing in relation to the application.

Katz continued, “We have a sourcing network that spans the globe, and our experts can assist in the selection of the right bearing for its specific application and requirements to ensure superior performance and avoid costly pitfalls and downtime.”

For more information about the secondary sealing system available through Emerson Bearing, visit www.emersonbearing.com.

About Emerson Bearing Boston

Founded in 1957, Emerson Bearing Boston specializes in bearings for OEM and MRO markets throughout the world. The company provides solutions to a variety of industries including: aggregate, concrete, mining, machine tools, electric motor repair, marine, material handling, metal processing, packaging, food processing, paper converting, printing, wind/power generation, recreation, heavy construction, robotics, automation, transportation, wood products, wastewater treatment, pump, compressor and oil field.

Emerson Bearing Boston offers customers a one-stop shopping experience. With an online product catalog with over 3 million bearings – ranging in size from 3mm to tunnel-boring 15-foot-diameter giants; a vast inventory of bearings; worldwide sourcing; a fixed price program; a knowledgeable staff; same day shipping and 24/7 service, Emerson Bearing Boston has become a leading provider of bearings in the U.S. They are the sister company of Action Bearing and maintain headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, visit www.emersonbearing.com or call 800-225-4587.

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Old Colony Elder Services Honors Volunteers at Award Ceremony and Luncheon

More than 200 volunteers attended Old Colony Elder Services’ (OCES) annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon and awards ceremony held at Indian Pond Country Club on May 15, 2019.

OCES, the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout a service area of 23 communities in Greater Plymouth County, honored their volunteers who generously donate their time to help others.

Nicole Long, Chief Executive Officer of OCES, welcomed guests. Brenda Carrens, OCES’ Community Programs Director and Avery Hines, OCES’ Volunteer Programs Manager presented awards to eight volunteers who performed over 500 service hours in one year. OCES is a National President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) Certifying Organization and was honored to present PVSA Gold Annual Awards for 2018 to Joseph Deitsch of Brockton; Paul Brogna and Pam Campbell Smith of Duxbury; Maria DeJesus, Veronica Files, Marilyn Knox, Patricia Naujunas and Pearle “Jo” O’Connell of Middleboro.

Additionally, four volunteers received the OCES “Making A Difference Every Day” award. Those receiving this special recognition for going above and beyond their call of service to make a difference in the lives of those in their communities: David Andrews of Brockton, a volunteer at the Brockton COA; Martha Joseph of Brockton, a Nutrition Program volunteer; Sandra Blanchette of Avon, a Money Management Program volunteer and Jonathan Plate of Plymouth, a Money Management Program volunteer.

“It is our pleasure to recognize and show our appreciation to all of our volunteers for their tireless dedication to helping others and making the world a better place,” said Carrens. “With the help of these generous volunteers, many OCES programs and Community Service Partner Programs are better able to assist those in need in our community. They are truly inspiring.”

OCES’ Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon was hosted by Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston and sponsored by MountainOne Bank.

Volunteering at OCES/RSVP

OCES serves 1,600 meals each weekday as part of its Meals on Wheels (MOW) Program with the help of over 400 nutrition program volunteers who perform many tasks. Over 60 Money Management Program (MMP) volunteers assist older adults and individuals with disabilities with bill paying, reconciling bank statements, balancing checkbooks and in special cases, negotiating debt with creditors. More than 200 RSVP volunteers help local agencies such as Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Plymouth and Brockton Public Schools Reading Program, Food Banks including South Shore Community Action Council, Veterans Services, and others provide services. Volunteers also serve on the OCES Board of Directors, and the MMP or the RSVP Community Advisory Council as well as many other important efforts.

To learn more about becoming a volunteer for OCES or RSVP programs, contact Courtney Krajeski at 508-584-1561 x355 or visit ocesma.org.

About PVSA

The President’s Volunteer Service Award is an initiative of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and is administered by Points of Light. For more information visit presidentialserviceawards.gov.

About OCES

Celebrating their 45th anniversary, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton with a second office in Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 26 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of elders and people with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency offers a number of programs to serve seniors, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org.

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Summer reading you can finish

EBook: PR 101 By Steven V. Dubin

While the summer officially begins on June 21, most of us have gladly sprung into summer mode. For some of you that means compiling a list of those books you’ve been wanting to read for your trips to the beach and on vacation. Much like the hungry child at the candy store, how much we want to read and how much we actually will are two different things. Unless you choose some titles you are pretty much assured to finish.

Like our eBook, PR 101.

Okay, putting a short eBook into the same category as the latest James Patterson or David Baldacci title might be a stretch. Yet you can find some good quality info on the value of public relations for your business in our book.

It also may inspire a few ideas for an eBook or lead magnet for your own business. That’s not quite as difficult as you might think. If you have an active blog or reasonably active blog, you may already have the content. PR Works can help you do the rest with a proprietary software that can produce a marketable eBook or lead magnet in fairly short order.

If you would like more information on our eBook services, drop a line. And if you’re looking for another quick read that you can finish before its time to reapply sunscreen, check out this eBook from our sister company, My Pinnacle Network, 15 Keep-It-Simple Tips for B2B Networkers

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Hospice supplies company expands and rebrands. Mass Bay Medical Supplies, Hanover, MA offers depth of product and service.

Dianne Long and son Mike Long have been helping families with hospice needs for over two decades via Mass Bay Respiratory, Hanover, MA. Recognizing the more expansive needs of hospice families and their caregivers, the Longs have rebranded the company name to Mass Bay Medical Supplies.  The company continues to serve Eastern Massachusetts from their convenient 10 East Street, Hanover, MA store and warehouse.

The hospice community can now choose a wide range of reliable and proven products including hospital beds and accessories, respiratory equipment, wheelchairs, Lift chair, Broda Chairs, walkers\rollators, crutches, tables, bathroom safety, and incontinent supplies.

The Long family has been serving the South Shore’s durable medical equipment needs since 1999. With several thousand home medical products to select from, the Long family help customer choose the best option.

From supplies to equipment repair, the Longs understand that hospice patients often attention right away. Thus, Mass Bay Medical Supplies offers 24-hour accessibility and promise 4-hour service, 4-hour delivery.

Dianne Long noted, “Although we have been helping customers for 20 years, we know that our reputation is on the line with every delivery.” 

Michael Long added, “As a family owned and operated business, we understand the importance of taking care of families, especially during trying times. When you call you will always be talking to one of our family members.  We will personally make sure that you get the best advice, products, set up and support.”

The public and medical professionals are encouraged to tour the Mass Bay Medical Supplies showroom at 10 East Street, Hanover and talk directly with Long family members and see the products. For additional  information, call 781 826 9797  or visit https://www.massbaymedical.com.

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New England Burials at Sea, Sea Burial Certifies 2019 summer semester students at Fine Mortuary College in Norwood, MA

MARSHFIELD, MA…

Mortuary College
Capt. Brad White and the class of 2019 at the Fine Mortuary College

Capt. Brad White-Founder of NEBAS reported that 23 students from the Fine Mortuary College’s 2019 summer academic year participated in the NEBAS Sea Burial Certification program™ offered to Colleges, Universities, Associations and multi-unit funeral homes by NEBAS. 

Capt. White said, “This summer the class took a great interest in our 2019 training and certification program so they could immediately use the newly acquired knowledge about sea burials and bring that info back to their funeral homes for family client offerings.  Students learned about the do’s, don’ts, best methods and practices of scatterings and intact sea burials by both boat and airplane.”

FINE program director Sarah A. Stopyra added, “Captain Brad White’s presentation is always one of the most captivating and informative for our students in the course “Issues and Concerns of a Modern Funeral Service Professional.”  This course investigates the changing face of funeral service and the many unique options available to families in our modern world.  Students leave the class thoroughly informed of sea burial options and the legality surrounding this unique form of disposition.  We are grateful for our continued collaboration with New England Burials at Sea®, helping us to bring to our students the most relevant, forward thinking options in the industry.   

About Fine Mortuary College: FINE Mortuary College, LLC: A Private Two-Year College (FMC) trains tomorrow’s funeral industry leaders. FMC provides excellent academic and practical experience that leads to an accredited Associate of Applied Science in Funeral Service degree.

For more info about FINE contact: Sarah A. Stopyra – Program Director FINE Mortuary College, LLC – 150 Kerry Place – Norwood, MA  02062 – p: 781.619.0232

f:  781.762.7177-  www.fmc.edu

About NEBAS: New England Burials at Sea® (NEBAS) is the largest USCG licensed USA provider for customized ash scatterings at sea and full body sea burials serving families from all cultures and creeds on both coasts of the USA for groups up to 400 people since 2006. Based in Marshfield Hills, MA, the company operates year-round departing from over 73 ports with 86 different vessels that are clean and current with the latest safety gear with personalized and affordable services. They are recognized by the EPA, US Navy, U.S.C.G. and over 2,300 funeral homes and crematories across America.  Many funeral homes have taken advantage of their Sea Burial Certified™ training programs on best methods and practices while at sea.

At sea events include a memorable at sea tribute that families participate in including an eight-bell end of watch yacht burgee blessing with a ten-gauge cannon salute as the ship circles the flower field.  Included is an official ship’s parchment sea burial certificate marking the coordinates of the decedent’s final resting place with many more options to choose from. 

The company also created, designed and manufactures the ocean friendly Atlantic and Pacific Sea Burial Shroud™ for full body burials at sea. For more information, training program info or images, visit http://www.newenglandburialsatsea.com, call toll free New England Burials At Sea, Capt. Brad White at 877-897-7700 or direct (781) 834-7500, email OceanBurial@aol.com.

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San Antonio Out of the Gutter. Brothers Gutters Now Serving Area.

Nathan and Cara Hiebert, Uvalde, Texas residents and husband and wife team, recently joined the business community with the opening of their Brothers Gutters franchise in San Antonio area.

Brothers Gutters is a full-service rain gutter and leaf guard company. Laser Focused on gutters, Brothers Gutters repair, install, and maintain Seamless Gutters, Gutter Guard, Specialty Gutters and many more gutter related services.

Nathan Hiebert was working on the family farm and his father’s roofing company in Canada until his relationship with spouse and partner Cara brought him to Uvalde, Texas. The two started out in the roofing industry but later transitioned into gutters after they discovered greater demand for this specific repair/replacement. Though they found some success over their initial 12 years, he and Cara felt limited by the scale of their business as an independent, mom and pop operation.  They were unsure of how to effectively expand. They began exploring franchise options that would streamline their efforts. After extensive research they decided Brothers Gutters was the perfect fit.

Using the Brothers Gutters system and resources, Nathan and Cara have been able to focus their efforts on ‘big-picture’ components of the operation as opposed to being physically involved with every project. Nathan has largely stepped off the truck and into the office where he can grow client-base and employees with Cara. Now they contribute to Brothers Gutters’ culture of ‘reinventing contractor service’ by fostering customer accountability with timeliness and results as well as employee retention with competitive pay and a positive work environment. Nathan sums up his team’s attitude with the old adage, “Be blessed or be gone.”

“We are delighted to add Nathan and Cara Hiebert to our franchise family,” noted Ken Parsons, founder of Brothers Gutters. “They exemplify the spirit, hard work and integrity that are hallmarks of our growing company.  San Antonio will be well served by the Hieberts.”

The Brothers Gutters Story

Brothers Gutters was born out of Ken Parson’s vision for a better contracting service. While working as a gutter installer for an independent company during summers between teaching history in the mid-1990’s, he determined exactly what qualities such an operation should embody. In 1999 his plans were solidified with the opening of what is now called Brothers Gutters.

Ken was able to recruit his brother Ryan, trained and educated as a graphic designer, to join him as Chief Solutionist of their growing operation. The siblings haven’t looked back since.

Fast forward to 2019. Ken and Ryan have helped dozens of other motivated individuals, partners and couples realize the American Dream by opening Brothers Gutters franchises of their own. Today, there are 11 Brothers Gutter franchise locations and one corporate own location including Hudson Valley, NY, New Milford, CT, Monmouth, NJ, Lehigh Valley, PA, Richmond, VA, Lynchburg, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, Jacksonville, FL, Seattle, WA, San Antonio, TX, South Charlotte, NC and Columbus, GA. Their proprietary system enables speedy growth and ample return on investment with direct training, ongoing consultation and strategic marketing. 

For more information about Brothers Gutter system, visit www.brothersfranchise.com or call (845) 705-7276.

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Old Colony Elder Services Raises Over $12K at Annual Road Race which Supports Senior Nutrition Program

Old Colony Elder Services’ (OCES) 4th Annual Moving Heels for Meals on Wheels 5K Road Race/Walk raised $12,000 for the Nutrition Program thanks to 71 runners/walkers, 22 sponsors and a number of supporters.

Held on April 28, 2019 at Silver Lake Regional High School in Kingston, the race raised funds for OCES’ Nutrition Program for seniors in greater Plymouth County.  This Program offers “Meals on Wheels” as well as a variety of Community Dining Sites to choose from.        

OCES delivers 1,600 nutritious meals a day to older adults and individuals with disabilities living within 23 communities in greater Plymouth County. All meals are planned by a nutritionist, and with the help of hundreds of volunteers, are delivered either to individual homes or to Community Dining Sites, which provide older adults opportunities for social interaction. 

Awards

The overall winner of the race was John Noland with a time of 18:56. Awards were presented that included overall first, second and third male and female runners as well as first place male and female in a variety of age groups.  The full race results can be found at http://www.coolrunning.com/results/19/ma/Apr28_4thAnn_set1.shtml

OCES would like to thank race sponsors: Platinum Heel sponsors MountainOne and Geriatric Home Healthcare; Golden Heel sponsor Anodyne; Silver Heel sponsor Best of Care; Bronze Heel sponsors Nutter, Home Health Resources Inc., Brockton Adult Day Health, Senior Whole Health, Tufts Health Plan and Abbott Care; Supportive Heel sponsors Alert Sentry Group, Bayada Home Health Care, Diman Laundry, Greater Boston Home Health Care Services, Harmony and Mansfield Adult Day Health Centers, Law Office of Paula M.P. Schlosser, Old Colony Hospice, United Health Care Community Plan and South Shore Bank. OCES also thanks in-kind sponsors: Old Colony YMCA, Cravings Café Kingston (coffee); Wingate at Silver Lake (food) and Polar Beverage (water).

“We’re very fortunate for such a wonderful turnout and the support of so many sponsors, participants and individuals,” said Nicole Long, CEO. “The Moving Heels for Meals on Wheels 5K is one of our major fundraisers and we exceeded our goal by $1,000! Thank you to all who helped raise funds for the Nutrition Program, as it enables us to enhance quality of life for thousands of older adults by providing nutritionally sound and satisfying meals.”

About OCES

Founded in 1974, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton with a second office in Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 26 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of elders and people with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency offers a number of programs to serve seniors, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org.

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